St Ottos Care Center
Little Falls, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245257) · 86 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (320) 632-9281 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Ottos Care Center holds a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is also 5 stars.
St Ottos Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.17 hours per resident per day, including about 1.14 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 28.2%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5.
St Ottos Care Center has no federal fines on record and zero payment denials according to CMS data. The provided data does not indicate an active CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
St Ottos Care Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since February 1983. The facility is certified for 86 beds and had an average daily census of 81.6 residents, indicating consistent occupancy.
According to CMS Care Compare, St Ottos Care Center holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. The facility's four component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 5, Quality Measures rating of 3, and Staffing rating of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 4.17, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of approximately 1.14. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.2%.
Regarding the penalty record: CMS reports zero federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and zero payment denials for this facility. There is no indication in the provided data of a CMS abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status for St Ottos Care Center, and no ownership change has occurred in the past 12 months, meaning current ratings reflect the current operator.
No chain affiliation data was provided in the source record. Families should verify current details, including any updates to inspection findings, staffing figures, or penalty history, directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
St Ottos Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, St Ottos Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.17 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.14 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 28.2%, and a staffing star rating of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an active abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
St Ottos Care Center is certified for 86 beds and had an average daily population of 81.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided in the source record.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on February 1, 1983.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspections (5 stars here), Staffing (5 stars), Quality Measures (3 stars), and an Overall rating (5 stars) that combines these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines like short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at 3206329281 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3206329281 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245257?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.